Is Red Lake County Central High School a good school?

Red Lake County Central High School ranks 164 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Red Lake County Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Red Lake County Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Red Lake County Central High School?

Students at Red Lake County Central High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Red Lake County Central High School?

Red Lake County Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Red Lake County Central Elementary

Red Lake County Central High School

Summary:

Red Lake County Central High School is a public high school located in Oklee, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the Red Lake County Central Public School District, which is ranked 233 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Red Lake County Central High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.27%) compared to the state average, as well as higher percentages of Hispanic (4.32%) and two or more races (4.32%) students. The school consistently achieves high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.5% to 100% over the past five years, which are above the state average. However, its dropout rates have fluctuated between 0% and 7.4% over the same period, generally higher than the state average. The school's performance on the MCA-III assessments is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels performing well, while others, particularly in math and reading for 7th and 8th grades, struggle compared to state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.72% to 43.21% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools of Lafayette Secondary, Fosston Secondary, and Win-E-Mac Secondary, Red Lake County Central High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. However, it has a higher percentage of white students and a lower student-teacher ratio. The school's performance appears to be influenced by a combination of academic, demographic, and socioeconomic factors, which should be further explored to identify areas for improvement and support.

Detail:

Public 7-12

201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742-0100

(218) 796-5136

District: Red Lake County Central Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,245

Feeder schools for Red Lake County Central High School:

Elementary:

Red Lake County Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

3.9%

American Indian:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Red Lake County Central High School ranks worse than 60.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.12. (See more...)

Compare Details Red Lake County Central High School ranks better than 65.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Red Lake County Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), American Indian (3.9%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Lake County Central High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Red Lake County Central High School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Lake County Central High School is $16,245.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red Lake County Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lake County Central High School 328^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Red Lake County Central High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Red Lake County Central High School 164^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Red Lake County Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Red Lake County Central Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lake County Central Public School 233^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	60.25	204^th	516	60.5%
2016	65.47	173^rd	508	65.9%
2017	62.55	201^st	523	61.6%
2018	66.05	165^th	518	68.1%
2019	31.78	389^th	533	27.0%
2021	50.06	249^th	521	52.2%
2022	61.90	181^st	520	65.2%
2023	50.03	261^st	529	50.7%
2024	41.12	328^th	545	39.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.50	36^th	401	91.0%
2019	54.90	176^th	415	57.6%
2024	38.06	309^th	473	34.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.72	279^th	436	36.0%
2019	26.45	351^st	439	20.0%
2022	35.45	325^th	467	30.4%
2024	47.97	246^th	474	48.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	82.79	46^th	438	89.5%
2019	39.36	296^th	454	34.8%
2021	45.29	242^nd	437	44.6%
2022	77.51	73^rd	476	84.7%
2023	54.77	194^th	464	58.2%
2024	34.07	327^th	479	31.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	58.96	169^th	428	60.5%
2019	18.82	388^th	428	9.3%
2021	36.13	267^th	422	36.7%
2022	51.18	202^nd	438	53.9%
2023	40.07	271^st	436	37.8%
2024	30.24	335^th	440	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Red Lake County Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	50.02	300^th	504	40.5%
2016	31.99	361^st	489	26.2%
2017	54.14	266^th	489	45.6%
2018	81.53	68^th	494	86.2%
2019	75.21	114^th	492	76.8%
2021	60.84	178^th	428	58.4%
2022	80.66	62^nd	472	86.9%
2023	51.51	246^th	476	48.3%
2024	66.66	164^th	480	65.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.32	28^th	374	92.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.10	80^th	395	79.7%
2019	78.57	66^th	401	83.5%
2021	40.28	235^th	339	30.7%
2022	72.76	79^th	388	79.6%
2024	57.48	183^rd	403	54.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.21	96^th	398	75.9%
2019	61.14	171^st	411	58.4%
2021	82.07	38^th	351	89.2%
2023	38.77	265^th	398	33.4%
2024	56.31	185^th	405	54.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.03	82^nd	414	80.2%
2019	65.34	143^rd	412	65.3%
2021	53.41	184^th	364	49.5%
2022	70.83	91^st	401	77.3%
2023	40.67	259^th	398	34.9%
2024	48.43	220^th	402	45.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Red Lake County Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	142	2	2	2	9	0	157
2015	147	3	2	3	6	0	161
2016	144	4	1	6	6	1	162
2017	145	4	2	6	4	4	165
2018	149	4	0	7	6	3	169
2019	147	3	0	9	3	3	165
2020	147	2	0	11	6	5	171
2021	149	1	0	9	4	11	174
2022	143	1	0	8	3	11	166
2023	143	0	0	7	5	7	162
2024	135	0	0	6	6	5	152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Red Lake County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	157	13.9	11.2	52.2
2015	161	14.0	11.5	52.8
2016	162	14.0	11.5	47.5
2017	165	13.9	11.8	48.5
2018	169	14.4	11.7	45
2019	165	14.0	11.7	44.8
2020	171	12.3	13.8	40.9
2021	174	12.8	13.5	33.3
2022	166	11.8	14.0	30.7
2023	162	14.0	11.5	43.2
2024	152	14.0	10.8	38.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Red Lake County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	157	13.9	11.2	52.2
2015	161	14.0	11.5	52.8
2016	162	14.0	11.5	47.5
2017	165	13.9	11.8	48.5
2018	169	14.4	11.7	45
2019	165	14.0	11.7	44.8
2020	171	12.3	13.8	40.9
2021	174	12.8	13.5	33.3
2022	166	11.8	14.0	30.7
2023	162	14.0	11.5	43.2
2024	152	14.0	10.8	38.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Red Lake County Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,245

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Lake County Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 389^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 261^st of 529 Middle schools	23.6%
Ranks 114^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 246^th of 476 High schools	28.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Red Lake County Central High School)	33.3	16.7	16.7%
7th Grade Math (Red Lake County Central Public School)	33.3	16.7	16.7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Red Lake County Central High School)	40.9	29.2	11.7%
7th Grade Reading (Red Lake County Central Public School)	40.9	29.2	11.7%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Red Lake County Central High School)	51.7	52.6	0.9%
8th Grade Math (Red Lake County Central Public School)	51.7	52.6	0.9%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Red Lake County Central High School)	41.4	42.1	0.7%
8th Grade Reading (Red Lake County Central Public School)	41.4	42.1	0.7%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Red Lake County Central High School)	24.1	36.8	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Red Lake County Central Public School)	24.1	36.8	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Red Lake County Central High School)	72	60	12%
10th Grade Reading (Red Lake County Central Public School)	72	60	12%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Red Lake County Central High School)	48.2	28.6	19.6%
11th Grade Math (Red Lake County Central Public School)	48.2	28.6	19.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Red Lake County Central High School)	56	20.8	35.2%
End of Course Science (Red Lake County Central Public School)	56	20.8	35.2%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	162	1.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	143	2.7%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.8%	43.2%	1.6%

Schools Near Red Lake County Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Red Lake County Central High School	Public	7-12	201 Governor St	Oklee	56742	Red Lake County	Red Lake County Central Public School	No	No	No	No	(218) 796-5136	152	14	10.8	38.2%	135 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	66.7	164^th of 480 public high schools	65.8%		51.5	246^th of 476 public high schools	48.3%	82	28.6	44.0	26.1	32.9	17.9	48.0	56.3	41.2	16.0	48.4	33.9	$16,245
Win-E-Mac Secondary	Public	7-12	23130 345th St SE	Erskine	56535	Polk County	Win-E-Mac School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 563-2900	214	11	19.2	45.3%	198 (92.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	82.9	58^th of 480 public high schools	87.9%		92.4	20^th of 476 public high schools	95.8%	38	55.9	35.6	54.6	47.3	55.9	58.7	62.1	58.7	28.3	46.4	35.1	$15,363
Fosston Secondary	Public	7-12	301 1st St E	Fosston	56542	Polk County	Fosston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 435-1909	274	19	14.3	54.7%	216 (78.8%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	73.2	121^st of 480 public high schools	74.8%		64	170^th of 476 public high schools	64.3%	49	30.2	42.1	53.3	40.5	44.2	53.9	65.1	54.4	34.3	34.9	34.6	$13,510
Pine To Prairie Coop. Center	Public	7-12	210 Main Ave S	Red Lake Falls	56750	Red Lake County	Pine To Prairie Cooperative Center	No	No	No	No	(218) 253-4393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette Secondary	Public	7-12	404 Champagne Ave	Red Lake Falls	56750	Red Lake County	Red Lake Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 253-2163	176	14	12.1	31.8%	149 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	76.2	101^st of 480 public high schools	79.0%		84.4	54^th of 476 public high schools	88.7%	47	29.4	33.3	31.6	31.5	47.1	41.7	62.9	50.5	27.8	50.0	38.9	$16,132

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